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What is the DOC (drug of choice) for Staphylococcus aureus?
Vancomycin
What is the mechanism of resistance of Staphylococcus aureus to B-lactam antibiotics?
Production of B-lactamase
What is the characteristic feature of Staphylococcus aureus on Mannitol salt agar (MSA)?
Can ferment mannitol
Which gene is altered in Staphylococcus aureus to confer resistance to nafcillin (methicillin, oxacillin)?
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What is the drug of choice for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)?
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What is the characteristic color of Staphylococcus aureus colonies on Mannitol salt agar (MSA)?
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What is the mechanism of resistance of Staphylococcus aureus to B-lactam antibiotics?
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Which gene is altered in Staphylococcus aureus to confer resistance to nafcillin (methicillin, oxacillin)?
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What is the drug of choice for Vancomycin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (VRSA)?
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What is the characteristic feature of Type IV CA-MRSA?
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